May 17 in Oakland Athletics History: The city of Philadelphia and the state of Pennsylvania declare a legal holiday to honor Philadelphia Athletics manager Connie Mack (1941)

[adrotate banner=”32″] On May 17, 1941 — A sold-out crowd, including representatives from each of the other 15 major league clubs, attends Connie Mack Day in Philadelphia to honor the 78 year-old president-manager of the A’s. The city of Philadelphia and the state of Pennsylvania declare a legal hol

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